Sarojini Naidu College for Women

Affiliated to West Bengal State University

Govt Sponsored, Estd. 1956, UGC

NAAC Re-accredited with Grade "A" (3rd Cycle)

Department of Food and Nutrition

About the Department

The Department of Food and Nutrition was founded in 2013 as a General course. Later on, our department started the subject; Food and Nutrition as an Honours 3 year Degree course with the objective of enriching students with profound knowledge of Food as well as Nutrition with practical hands-on facilities. The department strives to provide impressive academic ambiance to help the students learn the subject and excel as a Professional in future globally. The department inculcates creative thoughts and ideas in the students and teaching here goes beyond the curriculum to sow the seeds of social commitment in the future healthcare providers. The values are taught right from the day one, first semester classes, so that our brilliant students leave a mark as worthy and responsible citizens.

Courses offered

The department is currently offering the following courses

  1. B.Sc. 3 year Honours course in Food and Nutrition under WBSU.
  2. B.Sc. 3 year General course in Food and Nutrition under WBSU.

Course Codes with credits

STRUCTURE OF FOR B.Sc. HONOURS IN FOOD AND NUTRITION UNDER CBCS

CORE COURSE (14 Courses) Total credits 84
CREDITS-6 Each (4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical=6)

  1. FNTACOR01– Human Nutrition:4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  2. FNTACOR02- Physiology in Nutrition:4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  3. FNTACOR03– Food chemistry, Biophysics and Biochemical Principles: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  4. FNTACOR04- Human Physiology: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  5. FNTACOR05- NutrientsMetabolism: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  6. FNTACOR06– Nutrition through Life Span: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  7. FNTACOR07- Elementary Dietetics and Menu Planning: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  8. FNTACOR08- Community Nutrition: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  9. FNTACOR09- Epidemiology and Public Health: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  10. FNTACOR10- Diet therapy for Life Style Disorders: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  11. FNTACOR11- Clinical Nutrition and Diet for Special Situations in Life: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  12. FNTACOR12- Food Microbiology and Immunology: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  13. FNTACOR13- Food Processing and Food Technology: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  14. FNTACOR14- Research Methodology and Biostatistics: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE (ANY FOUR) (4×6=24 Credits)
CREDITS-6 Each (4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical=6)

  1. FNTADSE01-Sports nutrition: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  2. FNTADSE02– Entrepreneurship in food industry: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  3. FNTADSE03– Food Borne Diseases and Food Toxicology: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  4. FNTADSE04– Food and Beverage Management:4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  5. FNTADSE05-Dairy Technology: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  6. FNTADSE06-Nutritional Management and Counseling:4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical

SKILL ENHANCEMENT ELECTIVE COURSE
CREDITS-2 Each (2 Credits Theory and Practical=2)

  1. FNTSSEC01M– Instrumentation: 2 Credits Theory and Practical
  2. FNTSSEC02M– Field study in Clinical / Community Setting:2 Credits Theory and Practical

GENERIC ELECTIVE (ANY FOUR)
CREDITS-6 Each (4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical=6)

  1. FNTHGEC01: Food and Nutrition: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  2. FNTHGEC02: Human body and Nutrition: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  3. FNTHGEC03: Community, Nutrition and Health Assessment: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  4. FNTHGEC04:Dietetics: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical

STRUCTURE OF FOR B.Sc. GENERAL IN FOOD AND NUTRITION UNDER CBCS

CORE COURSE (14Courses) Total credits 84
CREDITS-6 Each (4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical=6)

  1. FNTGCOR01: Food and Nutrition: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  2. FNTGCOR02:Human body and Nutrition:4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  3. FNTGCOR03: Community, Nutrition and Health Assessment: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  4. FNTGCOR04:Dietetics: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE (ANY FOUR) (4×6=24 Credits)
CREDITS-6 Each (4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical=6)

  1. FNTGDSE01– Public Health Nutrition: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  2. FNTGDSE02– Food safety and Food Processing: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  3. FNTGDSE03-Food Commodities: 4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical
  4. FNTGDSE04– Nutritional Biochemistry:4 Credits Theory +2 Credits Practical

SKILL ENHANCEMENT ELECTIVE COURSE
CREDITS-2 Each (2 Credits Theory and Practical=2)

  1. FNTSSEC01M– Instrumentation: 2 Credits Theory and Practical
  2. FNTSSEC02M– Field study in Clinical or Community Setting:2 Credits Theory and Practical

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